Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Prices on Spirit II 3-burner and 2-burner grills are $599 and $499 respectively, but the street price is about a hundred bucks less. Those who take the long view on purchasing decisions could consider Spirit’s $500 (3-burner) and $400 (2-burner) street prices a bargain. Now, another feature of the grilling system is the porcelain enameled flavorizer bars. The flavorizer bars then allow these drippings to evaporate, adding extra flavor to the food. Weber is no longer producing our former upgrade pick, the Weber Genesis II E-310.
Ill is your entry to the Weber family and to everyday grilling. The build quality on the Spirit is the same high quality as you’d expect from Weber. The open cart design allows for extra storage, especially if you choose the Blackstone Adventure natural gas option, and the cast-iron grates work well in extending the life of the machine. It only weighs about 107 pounds, which is light for its class. Still, try the Weber Q1200 if you want a true portable barbecue.
The Weber company is the brainchild of George Stephens, an avid family man with 12 children, he was a lover of quality time cooking with the family. But he found the traditional brazier style BBQ’s of the 1950s to be problematic, inefficient, and uneven. We’ll show you what features it possesses, what the build quality is like, and of course whether it’s right for you and your wallet.
However, stainless steel doesn’t hold as much heat as cast iron. So it’s possible the E-325s might not deliver as dark a sear on foods as the Spirit II models. But for the average home griller, the difference in performance between the two would hardly be noticeable.
The Spirit II is an improvement to the Spirit on any levels. With its excellent GS4 grilling system, tech-friendly twist better warranty options and compact footprint, grilling becomes a lot more versatile. Having said that, regardless of which model you choose, with Weber you can expect nothing less than the best grilling experience. If you’re interested in the Weber Spirits it is probably worth checking out the differences of the Spirit to the Genesis series as well.
This two-burner grill is great for grilling novices or folks with limited space. However, it lacks some of the versatility—and heat output—of our other picks. The easy-to-read fuel gauge located next to the gas tank lets you see how much fuel is left in the tank. Built to last with heavy duty, porcelain-enameled lid and cook box… They range from spare parts such as knobs, burner tubes and other bits.
Most gas grills use metal heat tents under the cooking grate to disperse heat, protect the burners, and to sizzle drippings that impart flavor to foods. Better quality grills, like Spirit II, blanket the entire cook box for more even heat and more delicious sizzle . Note the notches on the sides of each bar which provide a visual confirmation that the burners beneath them are indeed lit.
It has twin probes for monitoring internal temps of two meats, plus the capability to add two more if you want to. The iGrill3 is custom-made for certain Weber grills, the Spirit ii E-330 is one Blackstone Adventure of them. A good remote monitored thermometer system is a must for any grill king. Weber themselves say it’s a great choice for anyone looking to ‘take their backyard cuisine to another level‘.
Gas grills run on either liquid propane or natural gas—both fossil fuels. Though both are relatively clean-burning fuels, propane emits fewer greenhouse pollutants than natural gas—though the difference is negligible. However, propane is more efficient because it burns hotter than natural gas. Additionally, propane tanks are inexpensive, reusable, and available at most hardware and big-box stores. Those are parts that should be easy to find and can be purchased for a reasonable price—preferably from the company that made the grill. Any solid grill maker will have those available for purchase, even if your grill is 15-plus years old.